Chapter 42: Affection Rekindled

"You must be Ms. Ades. Please, go right in. Mr. Quatremane has been waiting for you," the receptionist said, all warmth and polish. Madison froze at that. Waiting for her? Gabriel gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Go on in. I'll wait out here." "Mm." Madison's mind was stuffed with contract terms; she barely registered Gabriel's familiar touch. If she had, Gabriel wouldn't have escaped a pinch. The deal with Riverdale Pharmaceutical caught her completely off guard. From the moment...